Odessa POV

“I got here as fast as I could!” Evyn burst into my room.

Mom was home when I arrived home in a fit of tears and hysteria. I couldn’t tell her what was going on, so I assumed she called Evyn.

“Why are you crying?” Evyn whispered.

“Close the door,” I begged, sniffling.

“No! I’m coming in too. What’s going on? Have you missed a period?” Mom said, barging into my room and shoving Evyn out of the way.

I was on the bed with my face buried between my knees. I felt ...